Diplopia as the initial symptom of multiple myeloma in a patient with sarcoidosis.

We present the case of a 45-year-old man with a known history of sarcoidosis who presented with double vision and headache. On examination, he was found to have left abducens and hypoglossal nerve palsy. CT and then MRI demonstrated extensive osseous lesions with a large expansile mass involving the clivus bone and sphenoid sinus.

An assessment of the current treatment landscape for rheumatology patients in Qatar: Recognising unmet needs and moving towards solutions.

Objective This study assessed the mode of application (oral, intravenous or subcutaneous (SC)) currently employed in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients from Qatar in comparison with patients' individual preferences for the mode of application of their treatment. Methods This study included 294 RA patients visiting three clinics at the main referral hospital in Qatar who were interviewed using a standard questionnaire to determine their preference of mode of application for their disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) treatment in relation to their currently employed mode of application. Results The majority of patients were female (76%), and 93% of male patients and 61% of female patients in the study clinics were of a nationality other than Qatari.

Streptococcus agalactiae Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder and the Sacroiliac Joints: A Case Report.

Invasive group beta-streptococcal arthritis is being increasingly diagnosed as suggested by recent data. We report a case of a middle-aged lady from Sri Lanka who developed septic arthritis of the right shoulder and the left sacroiliac joint as well as an iliopsoas collection caused by Streptococcus agalactiae shortly after labor at Hamad General Hospital in Doha, Qatar. We conclude that Streptococcus agalactiae septic arthritis is rare.

Vitamin D status in health care professionals in Qatar.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among health care professionals working at Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha, Qatar.

Methods: Between 15th January 2007 and 15th January 2008, 340 healthy volunteers were included in this study. Each subject completed a diary to determine the duration of sunlight exposure, and vitamin D supplements.

Poststreptococcal reactive arthritis and the association with tendonitis, tenosynovitis, and enthesitis.

Aim: To study the clinical presentation of poststreptococcal reactive arthritis (PSRA) and its periarticular manifestation.

Methods: This is a retrospective study. The files of all patients diagnosed with PSRA between January 2004 and November 2007 were reviewed with a predetermined checklist.